Summary
A compatibility update is a software update that improves the compatibility experience in Windows 8.1 and in Windows Server 2012 R2. Microsoft regularly releases Windows compatibility updates to improve the overall user experience. This compatibility update is available as a dynamic update dated November 2013.
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How to obtain this update
This compatibility update is offered when you upgrade to the release version of Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2.
The kinds of problems that are resolved by application compatibility updates
When you try to install and run certain games or applications in Windows 8.1 or in Windows Server 2012 R2, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
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The game, the application, or the driver is installed incorrectly.
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The game, the application, or the driver causes system instability.
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The primary functions of the game, of the application, or of the firmware do not work correctly.
Applications or devices that experience a change in behavior after you install this update
The following table lists the applications and devices that were included in this cumulative update package. This table also describes the behavior of these applications and devices after you install the update.Compatibility updates trigger several changes in Windows 8.1 and in Windows Server 2012 R2. The following are the three most common:
Hard block
Puts a hard block on the application. This prevents an application that is incompatible with Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 from running on the system.Note Microsoft enables Windows to put a hard block on a non-Microsoft application only if the manufacturer is notified.
Soft block
Puts a soft block on the application. This notifies you when a primary function of the application may not work or may cause application instability.
Driver Block
May block an existing driver on your computer. When the driver is migrated during the upgrade, an Inbox driver will be installed.
Applications and devices that are included in this update
|
Applications or devices |
Version |
Behavior after you install the update |
|---|---|---|
|
Any Video Converter Free |
up to 4.5 |
Reduces the effect of an issue with the application. |
|
ArcSoft Print Creations |
up to 3 |
Application handles online-only OneDrive SmartFiles correctly. |
|
Ashampoo MyAutoplay Menu |
Not available |
Application handles online-only OneDrive SmartFiles correctly. |
|
Assassin's Creed III |
Not available |
Improves user experience by fixing a high-resolution issue. |
|
AutoCAD LT |
up to 2013 |
Application handles online-only OneDrive SmartFiles correctly. |
|
Autodesk TrueView |
up to 2013 |
Application handles online-only OneDrive SmartFiles correctly. |
|
AVG TuneUp Utilities |
2013 |
Removes a warning message for a compatible version of the application. |
|
Awesomenauts |
Not available |
Improves user experience by fixing a high-resolution issue. |
|
Baidu Photo Album |
Not available |
Application handles online-only OneDrive SmartFiles correctly. |
|
Checkpoint Firewall |
Not available |
Supports the application by allowing a previously blocked driver to work. |
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Connectify Lite |
5 |
Warns the user about compatibility problems with the application. |
|
CorelDraw Graphics Suite |
X6 |
Application handles online-only OneDrive SmartFiles correctly. |
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Counter-Strike |
Not available |
Improves user experience by fixing a high-resolution issue. |
|
Diablo III |
Not available |
Improves user experience by fixing a high-resolution issue. |
|
Expression Studio Ultimate |
4 |
Reduces the effect of an issue with the application. |
|
iTunes |
up to 11 |
Application handles online-only OneDrive SmartFiles correctly. |
|
Kaspersky PURE |
3 |
Blocks installation of the application since it affects system stability. |
|
Magix Video deluxe |
up to 2013 |
Application handles online-only OneDrive SmartFiles correctly. |
|
MediaMonkey |
up to 4 |
Application handles online-only OneDrive SmartFiles correctly. |
|
Media Suite |
up to 10 |
Application handles online-only OneDrive SmartFiles correctly. |
|
Mount & Blade: Warband |
Not available |
Improves user experience by fixing a high-resolution issue. |
|
Office Picture Manager |
up to 2010 |
Application handles online-only OneDrive SmartFiles correctly. |
|
Photobie |
up to 7.2 |
Application handles online-only OneDrive SmartFiles correctly. |
|
Quallcomm Atheros WLAN and Bluetooth Client |
Not available |
Reduces the effect of an issue with the application. |
|
Quicken Deluxe |
2013 |
Application handles online-only OneDrive SmartFiles correctly. |
|
Ringtone Studio |
up to 3 |
Application handles online-only OneDrive SmartFiles correctly. |
|
Send to Kindle |
Not available |
Reduces the effect of an issue with the application. |
|
SOURCENEXT Virus Security ZERO |
12.2.0197 |
Blocks installation of the application since it affects system stability. |
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StarCraft II |
Not available |
Improves user experience by fixing a high-resolution issue. |
|
Syncables Desktop SE |
up to 5 |
Application handles online-only OneDrive SmartFiles correctly. |
|
T-Mobile Rocket 4G |
Not available |
Reduces the effect of an issue with the device. |
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Tencent QQ Image |
up to 3 |
Application handles online-only OneDrive SmartFiles correctly. |
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Winamp |
up to 5.65 |
Application handles online-only OneDrive SmartFiles correctly. |
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Worms Armageddon |
Not available |
Improves user experience by fixing a high-resolution issue. |
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Worms: Revolution |
Not available |
Improves user experience by fixing a high-resolution issue. |
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ZoneAlarm |
Not available |
Supports the application by allowing a previously blocked driver to work. |
The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, about the performance or reliability of these products.
The global version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files. The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2" section. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are extremely important to maintain the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 8.1
|
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Acres.dll |
6.3.9600.16384 |
310,784 |
21-Aug-2013 |
13:16 |
x86 |
|
Sysmain.sdb |
Not applicable |
3,777,826 |
16-Oct-2013 |
15:43 |
Not applicable |
|
Msimain.sdb |
Not applicable |
2,726,592 |
16-Oct-2013 |
15:43 |
Not applicable |
|
Acgenral.dll |
6.3.9600.16436 |
2,413,568 |
16-Oct-2013 |
20:04 |
x86 |
|
Acwinrt.dll |
6.3.9600.16384 |
8,704 |
21-Aug-2013 |
11:47 |
x86 |
|
Acspecfc.dll |
6.3.9600.16436 |
442,880 |
16-Oct-2013 |
20:10 |
x86 |
|
Drvmain.sdb |
Not applicable |
114,186 |
16-Oct-2013 |
15:43 |
Not applicable |
|
Sysmain.sdb |
Not applicable |
3,777,826 |
16-Oct-2013 |
15:43 |
Not applicable |
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 8.1 and of Windows Server 2012 R2
|
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sysmain.sdb |
Not applicable |
409,982 |
16-Oct-2013 |
15:41 |
Not applicable |
|
Msimain.sdb |
Not applicable |
2,757,152 |
16-Oct-2013 |
15:41 |
Not applicable |
|
Acgenral.dll |
6.3.9600.16436 |
289,792 |
16-Oct-2013 |
20:43 |
x64 |
|
Acwinrt.dll |
6.3.9600.16384 |
10,240 |
21-Aug-2013 |
18:54 |
x64 |
|
Acspecfc.dll |
6.3.9600.16419 |
41,472 |
02-Oct-2013 |
19:28 |
x64 |
|
Drvmain.sdb |
Not applicable |
115,294 |
16-Oct-2013 |
15:41 |
Not applicable |
|
Sysmain.sdb |
Not applicable |
409,982 |
16-Oct-2013 |
15:41 |
Not applicable |
|
Acres.dll |
6.3.9600.16384 |
310,784 |
21-Aug-2013 |
13:16 |
x86 |
|
Sysmain.sdb |
Not applicable |
3,777,826 |
16-Oct-2013 |
15:43 |
Not applicable |
|
Acgenral.dll |
6.3.9600.16436 |
2,413,568 |
16-Oct-2013 |
20:04 |
x86 |
|
Acwinrt.dll |
6.3.9600.16384 |
8,704 |
21-Aug-2013 |
11:47 |
x86 |
|
Acspecfc.dll |
6.3.9600.16436 |
442,880 |
16-Oct-2013 |
20:10 |
x86 |
For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates
Additional file information
